A virtual world is an interactive simulated environment accessed by multiple users through an online interface. Virtual worlds are also called digital worlds, simulated worlds and MUVE, Multi-User Virtual Environment. Some examples would include Second Life,Disney's Toontown, Whyvilleand Wonderland.
Check out these resources
The Hub For Learning and Virtual Worlds http://www.rezed.org/
River City: Teams of students can use a videogame-like interface to learn in a Multi-User Virtual Environment (MUVE). In River City MUVE, students take on a virtual identity and go back in time to "River City." By interacting with virtual citizens and interpreting evidence, students form hypotheses about an ecological problem in the City. Contributors to the program include: The National Science Foundation, Arizona State University and Harvard University. http://128.103.176.29/rivercityproject/
Virtual Worlds
A virtual world is an interactive simulated environment accessed by multiple users through an online interface. Virtual worlds are also called digital worlds, simulated worlds and MUVE, Multi-User Virtual Environment. Some examples would include Second Life, Disney's Toontown, Whyvilleand Wonderland.Check out these resources
The Hub For Learning and Virtual Worlds
http://www.rezed.org/
Virtual Worlds for Educators: Second life creates a new dimension for K-12 learning and collaboration (article in the District Administration, October 2008)
http://www.districtadministration.com/ViewArticle.aspx?articleid=1725
Second Life Education Wiki: Covers topics such as: getting started, lesson plans, teaching resources, and academic research.
http://simteach.com/wiki/index.php?title=Second_Life_Education_Wiki
River City: Teams of students can use a videogame-like interface to learn in a Multi-User Virtual Environment (MUVE). In River City MUVE, students take on a virtual identity and go back in time to "River City." By interacting with virtual citizens and interpreting evidence, students form hypotheses about an ecological problem in the City. Contributors to the program include: The National Science Foundation, Arizona State University and Harvard University.
http://128.103.176.29/rivercityproject/